IN_Senior Associate _ Microsoft Purview Data Governance Engineer_GCC

PwC Service Delivery Center; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Service Delivery Center is seeking a senior leader to drive data governance and threat intelligence initiatives using Microsoft Purview. You will lead data cataloging, metadata harvesting, and policy development across Microsoft 365 and Power Platform, while coordinating with security, compliance and data owners.

This client-facing role focuses on building C-suite relationships, shaping large deals, and driving pipeline growth across GCC markets in India.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview or similar data governance platforms.
• Expert knowledge of Purview Data Map, scanning, classification, and metadata management.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, and Azure CLI for custom interactions with Purview APIs.
• Experience managing and automating data source registration and scan scheduling for cloud and on-premises data sources such as Azure SQL Database, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and SQL Server.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 governance, including SharePoint and Teams data policies and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead enablement and management of Microsoft Purview for enterprise data sources both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Develop and maintain custom automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, and CLI to interact with Purview APIs for data source registration, scan configuration, rule set creation, and scheduling.
• Create and manage Purview Domains, Collections, and Data Catalogs to ensure thorough metadata capture and data lineage tracking.
• Perform manual and automated registration of data sources, followed by test scans to validate metadata harvesting and data classification accuracy.
• Define and implement data governance policies across Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint and Teams, focusing on data accountability, privacy, security, and compliance.
• Support migration activities for Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) between tenants while maintaining governance and security posture.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and data owners to establish data lifecycle management protocols, data sharing agreements, and regulatory compliance measures.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting on governance maturity, data quality, and compliance metrics using built-in Purview dashboards and custom scripting solutions.
• Document automation workflows, governance processes, and operational guidelines to support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with Microsoft Purview enhancements, industry standards, and best practices to continuously optimize data governance and automation strategies.

Skills

Microsoft Purview

Scripting (PowerShell)

Python

Azure CLI

Data governance

Tools

Purview APIs

Azure SQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

SQL Server

Job description

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.

In threat intelligence and vulnerability management at PwC, you will focus on identifying and analysing potential threats to an organisations security, as well as managing vulnerabilities to prevent cyber attacks. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information and enabling the resilience of digital infrastructure.

We are seeking high-impact GTM Directors to join our GCC markets team. This is a client-facing, revenue-generating role focused on opening and developing new accounts across Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India, the ideal candidate will combine deep cyber security, technical, digital and domain expertise with a proven ability to build C-suite relationships, shape large deals, and drive pipeline growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead enablement and management of Microsoft Purview for enterprise data sources both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Develop and maintain custom automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, and CLI to interact with Purview APIs for data source registration, scan configuration, rule set creation, and scheduling.
• Create and manage Purview Domains, Collections, and Data Catalogs to ensure thorough metadata capture and data lineage tracking.
• Perform manual and automated registration of data sources, followed by test scans to validate metadata harvesting and data classification accuracy.
• Define and implement data governance policies across Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint and Teams, focusing on data accountability, privacy, security, and compliance.
• Support migration activities for Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) between tenants while maintaining governance and security posture.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and data owners to establish data lifecycle management protocols, data sharing agreements, and regulatory compliance measures.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting on governance maturity, data quality, and compliance metrics using built-in Purview dashboards and custom scripting solutions.
• Document automation workflows, governance processes, and operational guidelines to support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with Microsoft Purview enhancements, industry standards, and best practices to continuously optimize data governance and automation strategies.

Required Skills and Experience

• 3+ years hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview or similar data governance platforms.
• Expert knowledge of Purview Data Map, scanning, classification, and metadata management.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, and Azure CLI for custom interactions with Purview APIs.
• Experience managing and automating data source registration and scan scheduling for cloud and on-premises data sources such as Azure SQL Database, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and SQL Server.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 governance, including SharePoint and Teams data policies and lifecycle management.